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While Westminster looks inward, the world is moving fast. UK politics needs to catch up.
This week, listeners ask: "Why have British politicians been so useless for the past 20 years?" and "is it finally time for voting reform?"
Tom McTague joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss his latest essay for the New Statesman, and answer listeners questions.
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What Britain won't face
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The New Statesman brings you unrivalled analysis of of the latest UK politics. On our YouTube channel you’ll find insight on the top news and current affairs stories, as well as insightful interviews with politicians, advisers and leading political thinkers to help you understand the political and economic forces shaping the world.
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